Nigel Murch
Born
Stewart Nigel Clifford Murch

(1944-06-27)27 June 1944
Died15 July 2020(2020-07-15) (aged 76)
NationalityAustralian
Occupationcricketer
Years active1966–1970
Known forappeared in 10 first-class matches
RelativesCathy Freeman (daughter-in-law)

Stewart Nigel Clifford Murch (27 June 1944 – 15 July 2020) was an Australian cricketer active from 1966 to 1970 who played for Northamptonshire and Victoria.[1]

Born in Warrnambool, Victoria, Murch appeared in ten first-class matches as a right arm fast bowler and right-handed batsman. He took 17 wickets with a best performance of three for 49, and scored 215 runs with a highest score of 64.[2]

He died on 15 July 2020 at the age of 76.[3] He was the father-in-law of Cathy Freeman, Australia's 400m Olympic gold medallist.[1]

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References

  1. 1 2 Booth, Lawrence (2021). Wisden Cricketers' Almanack. p. 268. ISBN 9781472975478.
  2. Nigel Murch at CricketArchive
  3. Amy, Paul (16 July 2020). "Victorian cricket great Nigel Murch dies at age 76". Herald Sun. Retrieved 20 July 2020.
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